Civil War

• Civil War
  • Westward expansion and social and economic differences sharpened the conflict over slavery which led to the break-up of the United States
  • Anti-slavery forces were active throughout the entire country leading up to and during the Civil War
  • Union and Confederate armies engaged in brutal battles
  • A number of factors led to the eventual victory of the Union troops

Final Steps Powerpoint

Civil War Early Years overview

Civil War TImeline

Fort Sumter video and information; Lincoln's decision to resupply Sumter.

Account of First Battle of Bull Run and an animated map

Antietam animated map and an account of the battle

Fredricksburg animated map

Chancellorsville animated map and battle overview

Gettysburg animated map

Vicksburg animated map and summary

Territory control map

Political Cartoon:

End of the Civil War slideshow:

Lincoln's 2nd Inaugural Address

Jeopardy Review